These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This monograph 800 word is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Amy Johnson’s life, but it discusses her involvement in aviation, and the positive message she conveys. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. This will make an excellent source for a book report or other paper.
While Amelia Earhart captured the imagination and admiration of Americans, Europe had great women aviators of its own. One in particular became a famous headliner during the 1930s. Amy Johnson was a source of endless fascination by a public that followed her personal life as well as her exploits in the air.